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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS
Before operating, become familiar with all the
controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them.
Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand
and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower
Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a
possible emergency.
2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS -
A. Engine Speed Control
B. Keyswitch
C. Operator’s Presence Control (OPC)
D. Engine Recoil Starter Handle (Not shown)
WARNING
When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control
(OPC) to routinely stop the machine.
2.2 BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS
1. Blade Clutch Control Switch
2. R.H. Traction Lever
3. L.H. Traction Lever
4. Neutral Latch
5. Speed Control Lever
WARNING
Neutral Latch is not intended to be used as a park
brake. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
WARNING
To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both
Traction Controls must be moved the same way
when starting or stopping machine motion.
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the
engine running, turn both pressure relief valves
counter-clockwise 1/2 turn. Turn valves clockwise to
tighten for machine operation.
FIGURE 2.1B
FIGURE 2.1A
(C) OPERATOR’S PRESENCE
CONTROL (OPC)
(AT REAR HANDLEBAR)
(2) RIGHT HAND
TRACTION LEVER
(4) NEUTRAL LATCH
(B) KEY SWITCH
HANDLEBAR
(1) BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROL SWITCH
(1) BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROL SWITCH
(3) LEFT HAND
TRACTION LEVER
(A)ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(5) SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL
(Rear of Machine) FROM
OPERATOR’S POSITION
(B) KEY SWITCH
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
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